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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1898
Page
2
County attorney candidate for the office is on the Republican primaries ballot. U.S. Alderman race noted in Nevada Iowa, dated March 7, 1898.
County clerk announces candidacy for Clerk of the Courts subject to Republican party action. C M Soper tin Ames March 19 1898. Averly Ames March 21 1898.
Governor names Palmer of Washington County to fill the rail road commissioners vacancy after Maj. Davidson's death. Madison County Supervisors decide county printing contest amid countywide dispute between two newspapers. I E Haverly of Ames announces candidacy for clerk of the courts, subject to Republican primary. Charley Haverly, Story County resident for twenty years, known as a local justice of the peace.
The Federation's 1898 annual meeting will be held in Omaha during the Trans Mississippi Exposition. President L E Bentley of Donaldsonville Louisia na says the Omaha gathering aims to attract many newspaper men and women. The program will feature well known newspaper figures.
Local readers are urged to use the Times to express support or opposition to suffrage. The Political Analysis Club invites opinions, stating the paper offers space for public views while remaining neutral on the movement.
The court of inquiry on the Maine disaster promises its report in Washington today. The column notes war talk remains limited and warns of delays before hostilities would begin if Spain were to be at war. It contrasts various utopian communities and comments on assimilation with American institutions. A prize is offered for a Houston design for the Trans Mississippî Exposition. Senator Tillman’s references are cited in a speculative wartime context.
Leader notes Consul Brice on guard at Matanzas and Consul Hanna aiding in Porto Rico. It cites President seeking $50 million congressional appropriation and Senator Allison called in as action begins. The central fortress of the Key West Fleet is the battleship Lowa.
A writer signs as J explains the Times cannot provide entertainment in foreign language. The correspondent urges the reader to switch from his perch and use Pinglish, the language the writer can comprehend.
The Times announces C. M. Soper of Ames as a candidate for the clerk of the courts role, subject to the Republican county convention. It praises his penmanship, judgment, and party leadership in Story County Washington township and Ames, urging support from Republican voters.
A New York clergyman laments Gotham politics while a Marshall county race nominates Mrs. Anna Packer for recorder. The piece mentions Warsaw wine cellars, Trans Miss Exposition fire protection diagrams, and Omaha water supply. It critiques yellow journalism and reflects on silver monetary policy with market price tables from the Omaha World-Herald.
The Monticello Express notes strong support for Congressman Bob Cousins in Iowa's fifth district and praises Iowa's influence in Congress. It argues the state deserves to retain its current delegation due to seasoned, influential representatives and favorable committee positions.
Ames Times reports Ole O Roe will not seek state auditor, with editorials from Story City Messenger and local papers criticizing the move as political theater. The exchange highlights tensions over nationality, and broader questions about education and parental responsibility in schools.
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